Crystal ball predictions roll in favoring 5-star transfer OT Kadyn Proctor to Iowa Hawkeyes
Alabama freshman All-American offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor is reportedly entering the NCAA transfer portal.
He is the latest potential transfer from Alabama following legendary head coach Nick Saban’s retirement. Including Proctor, eight Tide players have entered the transfer portal per 247Sports since Saban announced his retirement on Jan. 10.
It could be huge news for the Iowa Hawkeyes, too. The former five-star was originally an Iowa commit in the 2023 signing class, but he decommitted from the Hawkeyes just before the early signing period and signed with the Crimson Tide. The 6-foot-7, 360 pound offensive tackle is out of Southeast Polk High School in Iowa.
As Proctor readies to enter the transfer portal, four predictions from 247Sports reporters already favor Proctor to transfer to the Hawkeyes.
HawkeyeInsider‘s David Eickholt was the first to submit a 247Sports crystal ball prediction for Proctor to Iowa. Eickholt’s crystal ball prediction was followed by crystal balls from 247Sports national writer Chris Hummer, HawgSports‘ Easton May and 247Sports director of recruiting Steve Wiltfong.
Proctor started all 14 games for the Crimson Tide at left tackle and was named to the SEC’s All-Freshman team.
247Sports ranks Proctor as a five-star transfer, the No. 2 transfer nationally and the No. 1 offensive tackle transfer.
For an Iowa offense that was the butt of jokes nationally and was ranked as the country’s worst total offense this past season, Proctor’s addition would immediately upgrade the Hawkeyes’ offensive line. If he does transfer to Iowa, he figures to instantly improve the Hawkeyes’ offense overall.
Iowa’s rushing offense ranked 107th nationally in 2023, averaging just 115.9 rushing yards per game. Proctor would help the Hawkeyes there overnight.
As the reality sets in that Proctor might be coming home, let’s dive into his recruiting profile.
Career Notes
Transfer Portal Ranking
247Sports: Five-star transfer, No. 2 overall transfer, No. 1 offensive tackle
Rivals: Five-star transfer, No. 4 overall transfer
Kadyn Proctor's High School Recruiting Profile
Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
247 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Rivals | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
ESPN | 5 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
On3 Recruiting | 5 | 27 | 1 | 5 |
247 Composite | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Vitals
Hometown | Des Moines, Iowa |
Projected Position | OT |
Height | 6-7 |
Weight | 360 |
Class | 2023 |
Crystal Ball
Home away from home. Roll Tide 🙏🏾💕🐘 pic.twitter.com/hE9I9dnFxo
— Kadyn Proctor (@KadynProctor1) December 20, 2022
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